“Allison’s talent and leadership contributions to The CORE Institute are best exemplified by the fact that she’s earned multiple promotions since 2007, culminating in her new title as Vice President,” said Dr. David J. Jacofsky, Chairman and CEO of Excellence Headquarters. “Allison is accomplished in developing and executing strategies that increase market share and ROI with a strong ability to deliver effective presentations, conveying complex material and information with clarity and enthusiasm.”

“I am very proud to be part of an organization that continues to transform the delivery of healthcare across the country. In nine years, The CORE Institute has grown from only three physicians to over 150 providers and nearly 700 employees in multiple locations across Arizona and Michigan,” said Allison Vasconcellos, Vice President of Marketing Branding and Communications for The CORE Institute. “It’s exciting to work for a company that encourages and assists employees with career growth and rewarding hard work and commitment to achieving results. Ongoing commitment to staff development is one of the many reasons The CORE Institute has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Valley by Phoenix Business Journal three years and running.”

Vasconcellos joined The CORE Institute in 2007. She brings her extensive marketing experience that includes marketing and advertising strategy with significant experience in patient acquisition, market share growth, web and online advertising development tactics and launching of coordinated initiatives with the use of outdoor, direct mail, print, web, TV and radio, as well as corporate affiliate marketing and promotional partnerships.

In 2013, Vasconcellos was named a Finalist for Marketer of the Year by the Phoenix Business Journal and Business Marketing Association of Phoenix in the Large Size Business category for marketing excellence. She has earned some of the highest awards available within The CORE Institute, including the Chairman’s and Firefly Awards.

An Arizona native, Vasconcellos received her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and MBA from Grand Canyon University. She is a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD).

Arizona’s largest and No. 1 ranked Phoenix-based orthopedic group, The CORE Institute, announced it has signed a partnership agreement with providers at the Arizona Neurological Institute, the largest comprehensive neurological practice in Arizona. The agreement combines the largest orthopedic and neuroscience practices in Arizona effective October 1, 2014.

Details of the new partnership are still being finalized, but Arizona Neurological Institute physicians and staff will be formally employed by The CORE Institute. The Arizona Neurological Institute currently has nine Phoenix area locations spread out between Sun City and Scottsdale, however it has not yet been decided if any of the locations may be merged with the 12 facilities The CORE Institute also has across the Valley.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the talented team at the Arizona Neurological Institute to expand and enhance the specialties that we can offer to our patients,” said David J. Jacofsky, MD, Chairman and CEO of The CORE Institute. “The CORE Institute is very proud to have grown into the largest orthopedic practice in Arizona and this partnership allows us to also become the largest comprehensive neuroscience practice providing accessible outpatient and inpatient neurological, physical and rehabilitative medicine services.”

“We view partnering with The CORE Institute as an important opportunity for our patients, our physicians and our staff creating an excellent fit combining their orthopedic expertise with our neuroscience expertise,” said Atul Syal, MD, President of Arizona Neurological Institute. “The CORE Institute has earned an excellent reputation nationally as an innovative industry leader maximizing best practices to benefit its patients and we look forward to furthering that mission as the organization continues to grow in Arizona and nationally. We are excited about using The CORE Institute platform and infrastructure to continuously improve our quality and grow our services. Musculoskeletal care, rehabilitation and the neurosciences are deeply intertwined and many conditions require the integrated approach of both specialties, making this a natural partnership.”

Excellence Headquarters™, Management Company for The CORE Institute®, announced that Peter J. Slate, a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in all aspects operations, finance and business development, has accepted the position of Chief Business Development Officer.

“Peter will play an important role as we continue to pursue the national expansion of our best-in-class care and services,” said Dr. David J. Jacofsky, Chairman and CEO of Excellence Headquarters. “We are thrilled to add his experience and business development expertise to our leadership team.”

“The CORE Institute’s impressive growth from three physicians to more than 500 employees and multiple locations across Arizona and Michigan during its first nine years is only matched by the national reputation it has earned as healthcare innovator,” said Slate. “I’m very excited to join the talented team at Excellence Headquarters and The CORE Institute as the organization continues its national expansion.”

Prior to joining Excellence Headquarters, Mr. Slate was the U.S. Managing Director of ElMindA, Ltd., a neuro-technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel that developed a novel technology for the diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders. Prior to ElMindA, Mr. Slate was the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bonovo Orthopedics, Inc., a leading international provider of orthopedic products with offices in the U.S., Europe and throughout China.

Mr. Slate also founded and served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DragonTech International, a leading designer and manufacturer of protective work wear to Fortune 500 companies. In addition, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), a company dedicated to creating medical device and technology-based start-ups from innovations developed at Arizona State University and related research institutes. He practiced as a corporate attorney with the law firm of Katten Muchin Rosenman, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, securities and private equity transactions. Mr. Slate has also held senior positions with Baxter International Inc. and Primecare International, Inc., a physician practice management company. He serves on a number of corporate and non-profit Boards, including Bonovo Orthopedics, Inc. and BioAccel, an Arizona-based bioscience company accelerator.